Critical Infrastructure - Associate
$70,000–$80,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Support multiple client teams with complex, fast-moving projects by researching, analyzing, and writing in-depth memos on client priorities. Watch Congressional, Administration, and stakeholder meetings to prepare relevant summaries, while monitoring key Hill and agency actions affecting client business. Organize fly-in and fly-out events, manage logistics and attendees, and administer team coordination by tracking outreach, preparing agendas, and summarizing calls. Assist clients in drafting and submitting comments to federal funding opportunities and regulatory proceedings. Maintain confidentiality, prioritize tasks efficiently, and meet strict deadlines while functioning effectively within a team.
Required Qualifications
- 1-3 years of relevant policy experience
- Minimum bachelor's degree
- Must have 1-3 years of relevant experience to support growing critical infrastructure practice
- Be enthusiastic and hardworking, capable of multi-tasking and working simultaneously on multiple projects
- Must be able to function well on a team
- Knowledge of Congressional and regulatory processes and major policy initiatives in Congress and the executive branch
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Uphold a professional image with external and internal business contacts
- Work ethically and with integrity, including maintaining client and firm confidentiality
- Maintain the highest level of discretion with confidential and sensitive information
- Effective problem-solving to resolve routine client questions and critical thinking skills to anticipate client needs
- Ability to follow instructions, including a strong adherence to meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills to prioritize and complete work efficiently
Desired Qualifications
- master's preferred or comparable experience
- proven track record with federal policymaking, the political process, project management, and/or experience especially in one or more of the following issue areas: critical minerals, defense, energy, infrastructure security, environmental, transportation, manufacturing, and economic development
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